The average train between Central Los Angeles and Santa Monica takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Central Los Angeles to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Central Los Angeles and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Central Los Angeles is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Central Los Angeles to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Central Los Angeles station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Downtown Santa Monica Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Central Los Angeles to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Central Los Angeles to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.
The distance between Central Los Angeles and Santa Monica is 18.8 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min.